The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Emily Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Horningsea Road, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarleigh Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Shirley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Fields Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Chesterton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Teversham CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge
Independent · 2.6km away
St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fen Ditton Primary School?
Fen Ditton Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fen Ditton Primary School take?
Fen Ditton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fen Ditton Primary School?
Fen Ditton Primary School is in Cambridge, CB5 8SZ, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fen Ditton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fen Ditton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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